(由 Google 翻译)餐厅点评:El Coyote – 新泽西州(2025年光临)
位于新泽西州的El Coyote餐厅提供独特的用餐体验,这很大程度上归功于其独特的地理位置。这家餐厅隐藏在一个加油站停车场内,紧邻一家便利店,从路上很难找到。导航会引导您进入加油站,乍一看,您很难确定自己来到的是一家独立的餐厅,还是加油站的一部分。停车后——距离加油泵仅几步之遥——您就会发现自己置身于这家小巧却充满活力的餐厅面前。
餐厅内部布局紧凑,大约有7到9张桌子。在繁忙的日子里,餐桌可以重新调整以容纳更大的聚会,这可能会导致小团体或个人的座位有限。布局中一个不寻常之处是洗手间位于厨房对面,这可能会让食客感到有些奇怪。
尽管存在这些小问题,El Coyote的食物仍然令人满意。客人抵达后,餐厅会免费提供薯条,新鲜出炉,充满家常风味。佐餐的莎莎酱和绿色酱汁虽然味道鲜美,略带辛辣,但却装在很小的容器里——考虑到薯条的分量,这真是个奇怪的选择。
我以阿兹特克汤杯作为开胃菜,这道汤非常出色。汤的汤底以浓郁的番茄汤底为主,口感浓郁清新,令人回味无穷。主菜我选择了鸡肉法士达。鸡肉烹制得恰到好处,蔬菜也煎得恰到好处,焦糖化程度恰到好处,增添了令人愉悦的浓郁风味。玉米饼略微烤过头,而且对我来说有点脆——我更喜欢软一点的玉米饼来包裹——但还算可以。餐盘里还包含一小勺鳄梨酱、一些墨西哥辣酱、生菜丝、酸奶油和米饭。总的来说,这是一道不错的菜。
我注意到周围的人点了盖饭,这道菜本质上是鸡肉法士达的解构版,所有食材都盛在米饭上,类似于一份丰盛的沙拉。我的孩子点了墨西哥夹饼,这道菜简单却做工精良,以玉米饼和融化的奶酪为特色。
总的来说,El Coyote 在轻松的环境中提供了令人愉悦的用餐体验,提供优质的食物。虽然位置和布局可能不太常规——而且厨房里的卫生间可能会让人有些不解——但这里的食物值得一去。我不确定是否会再来,但我很欣赏这次用餐的丰盛口味和轻松的氛围。
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Restaurant Review: El Coyote – New Jersey (Visited in 2025)
El Coyote in New Jersey offers a unique dining experience, largely due to its unusual location. Tucked away within a gas station parking lot, right next to a minimart, the restaurant can be a bit tricky to spot from the road. Navigation directions lead you into the gas station itself, and at first glance, it’s not clear whether you’ve arrived at a standalone restaurant or simply a part of the gas station. Once parked—literally just steps away from active gas pumps—you’ll find yourself in front of this small but lively establishment.
Inside, the restaurant is quite compact, with approximately 7 to 9 tables. On busy days, the tables can be reconfigured to accommodate larger parties, which can result in limited seating for smaller groups or individuals. One unusual aspect of the layout is that the restroom is located through the kitchen, which might feel a bit odd for diners.
Despite these quirks, the food at El Coyote is satisfying. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with free-flowing chips, which have a fresh, homemade taste. The accompanying salsa and green sauce, while flavorful and slightly spicy, are served in very small containers—an odd choice considering the generous chips.
I started my meal with the Aztec soup cup, which was a standout. The soup featured a hearty tomato-based broth with bold, fresh flavors that made it truly enjoyable. For my main course, I chose the chicken fajitas. The chicken was well-cooked, and the vegetables were nicely sautéed and caramelized, adding a pleasant depth of flavor. The tortillas were slightly overdone and a bit crisp for my taste—I prefer a softer tortilla for wrapping—but they were still serviceable. The plate also included a small scoop of guacamole, some pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and rice. It was a solid dish overall.
I noticed that others around me ordered the rice bowl, which appeared to be essentially a deconstructed version of the chicken fajitas, with everything served over a bed of rice—similar to a hearty salad. My child had the quesadillas, a simple yet well-executed dish featuring tortillas and melted cheese.
Overall, El Coyote delivered a pleasant dining experience with quality food in a casual setting. While the location and layout may be unconventional—and the bathroom situation through the kitchen might raise some eyebrows—the food makes it worth a visit. I’m unsure if I would return, but I appreciated the hearty flavors and casual atmosphere during this visit.